What happens when you don't have spare tire, well try sticking a tree in the wheel well and use it as a substitute. This is what one driver did when he had no other way to get home. All I can say is this can't be legal, what would a cop do if he saw someone driving down the road like this. What makes it even more embarrassing for the individual is the fact that they are driving on the freeway.
News has just surfaced that Cadillac will be discounting their turbocharged SRX due to low sales. 90% of the sales have been with the 3.0 liter model.
It's not a big surprise since consumers want a SUV with higher fuel economy during the recession. It's too bad, because the turbocharged Cadillac SRX was pretty bad ass.
The turbo powered 2.8 liter V6 pumped out 300 horsepower.
Teamspeed forum members caught a glimpse of the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics flying around the track for a photo shoot. It's obvious that the gray version of the VED is marginally different than the white concept BMW. If you're wondering what suppose to be under the hood, it's a 328 horsepower three cylinder diesel hybrid powertrain. Made to go 0-100mph in around 4.8 seconds and go 62.5 miles per gallon. It's not for sure when the VED will go up for sale, but some sources say 2013, with a price tag of $200k.
Two GM dealerships are bringing back the high performance COPO Camaros from the late 60s, except this time around they will not be known as the Berger, Nickey or Yenko Camaros. DeNooyer Chevrolet in Albany New York has decided to drop a LSX 454 engine in one Camaro, while the other dealership NeSmith Chevrolet decided to drop a supercharged LS9 engine in another Camaro. Both of the Camaros are nearly putting out 700 horsepower. They sure are sweet!
Each day automotive manufacturers are creating new ways to improve safety for drivers across the world. This time around it's not for the average car consumer, except for commercial truck drivers. Auto supplier Takata is introducing a new driver-alertness warning system to the commercial trucking industry to keep drivers awake. The SafeTrak electronic vision system will make a sound if the trucker drives erratically or drifts into another lane.
Recent AAA study shows that drowsy driving is 16.5 percent of fatal car crashes in the United States. And if Takata can prevent that percentage from crashing, this new technology could possibly save around 5000 lives each year. The SafeTrak system is available in North America through manufacturers including Freightliner, Kenworth, Volvo and Mack.
Think is bringing their new electric 2 + 2 seater to Europe for the first time. The car will be priced $2k more than the two seat version.
It's able to travel up to 100 miles on just a single charge with its lithium-ion battery pack. The fastest it can go is up to 70mph. Car comes with a three year / 36,000 mile warranty and powertrain coverage up to five years or 75,000 miles.
Aston Martin is creating three special edition DB9s for the 2011 new year. Code named named Carbon Black, Quantum Silver and Morning Frost. Both the Carbon Black and Quantum Silver are the more sportier models, equipped with a six-speed Touchtronic II automatic transmission and a remapped sports exhaust which gives a more stronger note. Other modifications include 19 inch black 10 spoke wheels, black grille, and graphite tailpipes.
The Morning Frost on the other hand was made for luxury. The luxurious Morning Frost comes with Touchtronic II transmission, pearlescent painted 19 inch wheels, silver brake calipers and a silver grille. On the interior is a metallic bronze theme, with piano black center console and perforated seat inners.
A few months ago, we talked about a revamped Dodge Charger for 2011, well finally we have a sleek new picture of the muscle car.
Dodge is working on improving sales with a new lineup. The Charger is just one of six new revamped vehicles.
What Dodge has in store for us will be surprising to many, I just hope for a Hemi Cuda either this year or the next. Dodge is also working on improving its commercials for the new year.
After 68 years of making cars and also supplying the nation with Henry Ford's B-24 Liberator bomber. The 5 million square foot powertrain plant has decided shut down. A decade ago the plant had more then 5,000 workers and produced nearly 22,000 component parts daily. Currently there are only 300 workers left, there's currently an offer for these workers to take a buyout, $60,000 to retire or leave the company. The historic plant will surely missed by American automotive workers and fans.
Beginning in 2012, Ford will start equipping some vehicles with their new start and stop technology. The new technology basically shuts down your engine when your car comes to a stop, cutting down on fuel use and emissions. Overall improving the mileage of Ford's cars and saving money for their buyers.
A Ford spokesman said that engineers are still developing the technology, so it will keep the pressure up in the automatic-transmission fluid when the engine is stopped. But so far it sounds like a really good idea for the bad economy. Makes me wonder though, will their be some sort of on and off button if you want to keep your car running when you're stopped. I know some car enthusiasts that love to the rumble of their exhaust.